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Los Angeles Clippers: Ranking 10 best big men of all-time

By Tom West

Dec 19, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and forward Blake Griffin (right) warm up before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and forward Blake Griffin (right) warm up before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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9th place – Chris Kaman (C)

Clippers per game averages: 29.7 minutes, 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals, 1.4 blocks,

Clippers totals: 8 seasons (2003-04 to 2010-11), 493 games, 5,813 points, 4,109 rebounds, 635 assists, 238 steals, 707 blocks, 48.7 field goal percentage.

Honors with Clippers: 1x All-Star (2009-10).

As one of only two All-Star centers to represent the Los Angeles Clippers in this list, Chris Kaman received the kind of honors and standout play during a couple of seasons to warrant an appearance.

Even though the 34-year-old Kaman is currently a free agent, he’s always been a skilled center. Capable of playing in the post with both hands, possessing solid passing ability and a smooth mid-range game, he’s used his offense to have his fair share of productive seasons in the NBA. His best years came with the Clippers, highlight by two seasons in particular when he was able to greatly boost his standing among the franchise’s all-time leaders.

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In 2007-08, Kaman averaged 15.7 points per game and career-highs in rebounds (12.7) and blocks (2.8). During his career-high 37.2 nightly minutes, he was a vital part of a team highlighted by its frontcourt alongside Elton Brand in the pre “Lob City” era.

As for Kaman’s All-Star appearance, that came two years later in 2009-10 with a career-high 18.5 points on 49 percent shooting, 9.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 blocks.

(Excuse the footage above of Kaman in a Lakers jersey, it’s the best footage I could find to showcase his ability.)

Kaman left L.A. for New Orleans along with Al-Farouq Aminu and Eric Gordon in the 2011 Chris Paul trade, and finished 6th in Clippers history in minutes played (14,661), 6th in total rebounds (4,109) and just outside of the top 10 in total points (5,813).

Next: 8th place - The Clippers' leading shot blocker